I. The task below must be made up in school.
· Log into Google Docs · Download template “Formative Assessment: Independent Reading Book Connections” · Title it “Last name first initial CA 8. period Formative Assessment: Independent Reading Book Connections” · Share with me – please uncheck email option · Complete the task (save periodically) – read over – highlight – save Make sure you shared this document with me! Remember to remove check from the "notify by email" button.
II. After the assessment.... · Work to complete your question Check to see if there are two stories about each character or one that is very detailed and involves your character in several ways. · Decide which character will be your character · Read 1 story about your character – complete chart. Read second story about your character - complete chart
III. Homework: Work on chart and read!
Tuesday, December 7 I. Bell Ringer: As a group, look at each of the three paragraphs posted (document below) What is the topic sentence? Highlight the topic sentence.
Share answers to BR – discuss placement of topic sentence. Review idea of stated versus implied topic sentence.
First we, looked at the paragraphs and picked a topic sentence. Then the hint handout was shared, we made adjustments. Lastly, we went over the paragraphs and discussed how the format changed because of the movement of the topic sentence.
Writers concentrate- or focus – on what they are writing. They try to keep all of their writing on one topic. They do not want unnecessary information or details to distract the reader from what they are trying to say.
A strong piece of writing focuses on one topic, providing appropriate development and details to support the topic.
Focused writers know their purpose, audience, and content for a specific piece.
Prewriting – a writing plan – helps writers remain focused by giving them a point of reference during the writing process. It is easier to maintain focus if you know where you are going (brainstorming/webbing versus freewriting)
III. Focus practice Use think aloud model paragraph.
III. Homework : Using the tbreak paragraph you wrote on Google Docs (see Tuesday, November 30 for this task - writing about length of break), check your paragraph for focus. Use insert comment button on Google Docs and address every sentence by asking if the sentence ties back to the topic sentence - this is explained on edmodo as well.
Wednesday, December 8
I. Bell Ringer: Share last night's homework with another student - actually share it via Google Docs. Check their think aloud "insert commments". Did you agree or disagree with their evaluation of focus. Explain your answer.
II. Focus practiceLook at 3 example paragraphs on Edmodo (look for Tuesday's date and three paragraphs posted. You will be able to click right on and see paragraph. – which one is the most focused and why?
No Homework
Thursday, December 9
Complete lesson plan is on edmodo. Please read it and complete tasks and HW as directed.
Friday, December 10
Bell Ringer: Complete on Google Docs
Title it: Last Name First Initial CA 8.1 MySpace Progress
Set it up as a Type I
Yesterday, you watched video clips from Toy Story. Then viewed a model chart. Although we have done extensive practice with inference cues and character trait, we wanted to make sure you could see how this could lead to creating your own cues -pull out what was there and create accurate inference cues based on that. Did yesterday’s model help you with your chart? If so, how? If not, why not? Include any questions or concerns you have at this point. (minimum 3 lines – 4 minutes) Share with me – remember to unclick send email notification.
Focus Activity in Groups of 2 - make ups will occur next week in FLEX. Complete Closure (based on Focus Activity) Work on MySpace Task
I. The task below must be made up in school.
· Log into Google Docs
· Download template “Formative Assessment: Independent Reading Book Connections”
· Title it “Last name first initial CA 8. period Formative Assessment: Independent Reading Book Connections”
· Share with me – please uncheck email option
· Complete the task (save periodically) – read over – highlight – save
Make sure you shared this document with me! Remember to remove check from the "notify by email" button.
II. After the assessment....
· Work to complete your question
Check to see if there are two stories about each character or one that is very detailed and involves your character in several ways.
· Decide which character will be your character
· Read 1 story about your character – complete chart.
Read second story about your character - complete chart
III. Homework: Work on chart and read!
Tuesday, December 7
I. Bell Ringer:
As a group, look at each of the three paragraphs posted (document below) What is the topic sentence? Highlight the topic sentence.
Share answers to BR – discuss placement of topic sentence. Review idea of stated versus implied topic sentence.
First we, looked at the paragraphs and picked a topic sentence. Then the hint handout was shared, we made adjustments. Lastly, we went over the paragraphs and discussed how the format changed because of the movement of the topic sentence.
II. Lesson on Focus
FLIP CHART: Focus
- What do you do when you concentrate?
- Writers concentrate- or focus – on what they are writing. They try to keep all of their writing on one topic. They do not want unnecessary information or details to distract the reader from what they are trying to say.
- A strong piece of writing focuses on one topic, providing appropriate development and details to support the topic.
- Focused writers know their purpose, audience, and content for a specific piece.
- Prewriting – a writing plan – helps writers remain focused by giving them a point of reference during the writing process. It is easier to maintain focus if you know where you are going (brainstorming/webbing versus freewriting)
III. Focus practiceUse think aloud model paragraph.
Wednesday, December 8
I. Bell Ringer: Share last night's homework with another student - actually share it via Google Docs. Check their think aloud "insert commments". Did you agree or disagree with their evaluation of focus. Explain your answer.
II. Focus practiceLook at 3 example paragraphs on Edmodo (look for Tuesday's date and three paragraphs posted. You will be able to click right on and see paragraph. – which one is the most focused and why?
No Homework
Thursday, December 9
Complete lesson plan is on edmodo. Please read it and complete tasks and HW as directed.
Friday, December 10
Bell Ringer: Complete on Google Docs
Yesterday, you watched video clips from Toy Story. Then viewed a model chart. Although we have done extensive practice with inference cues and character trait, we wanted to make sure you could see how this could lead to creating your own cues -pull out what was there and create accurate inference cues based on that. Did yesterday’s model help you with your chart? If so, how? If not, why not? Include any questions or concerns you have at this point. (minimum 3 lines – 4 minutes)
Share with me – remember to unclick send email notification.
Focus Activity in Groups of 2 - make ups will occur next week in FLEX.
Complete Closure (based on Focus Activity)
Work on MySpace Task